ADHD Weekly -- Digital Assistants: The Future of ADHD Support?

[KarenADHDWeekly]

Do you use a digital personal assistant, such as Alexa or Siri? We talked with two users for their thoughts on how these devices could help someone who has ADHD. Read more at "Digital Assistants: The Future of ADHD Support?" at bit.ly/nrcdigitalassistant .

What do you think about these devices as another support for executive function?

[LoreleiSD]

I have both Google and Alexa. I could not function without them. I just tell my assistant to remind me about things, it adds it to my calendar and voila....

I have both Google and Alexa because if I'm in a call on Google, I just ask Alexa. Google doesn't function if you're in a video call.

I have a Tile locating device on my keys purse and tv remote and I ask Google to find those things when I can't find them.

I ask Google to remember things for me, so when I ask it tells me.

I honestly don't know how I survived 47 years without it.

The worst thing about the Google is the app changes frequently with updates. Then I have to figure out where everything went. Small price to pay for being able to find things and remember appointments.

I totally recommend it. Be patient while learning how to use it.